General Dentist First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth’s Salt & Light Dental Clinic Ministry

Opportunity:

Help launch a brand new, high-tech dental clinic while providing 100% free care to those who need it most. Salt and Light Together, Inc.’s 501(c)(3) Dental Clinic seeks a General Dentist serving Tarrant County’s underserved populations. Founded in 2001 by members of First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, the clinic was created to meet a critical gap in access to dental care for neighbors experiencing homelessness, low income, or no insurance.

With the support of a generous donor, the clinic will reopen in 2026 following a full renovation as a modern, high-tech, comprehensive, and no-cost dental outreach clinic. This role offers a rare opportunity to help launch and shape a new clinic from the ground up, combining clinical practice with mission-driven work, and restoring health and dignity one smile at a time.

• 100% employer-paid individual health coverage
• 100% employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Immediate 100% retirement match, up to 6% of your earnings, with no vesting period
• Paid time off
• Optional employee-paid benefits include family health coverage, dental, vision, and temporary disability

If you’re looking to combine clinical excellence with tangible impact, restoring health, dignity, and hope for each patient, this is a uniquely rewarding opportunity. This position is full-time, 40 hours, typically Monday – Friday and 1 Saturday a month. Dental clinics are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and one Saturday a month 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Provide comprehensive dental care in compliance with the Dental Practice Act, including exams, extractions, restorations (fillings, 3D printed crowns), 3D printed bridges or dentures, root canals, oral surgeries, and other necessary procedures for underserved populations and neighbors experiencing homelessness
• Utilize conventional analog dentistry and advanced technologies, including intra-oral scanning (IOS), Cone Beam CT (3D imaging and virtual planning), 3D printing of restorations, & Exocad (virtual planning software)
• Assist in developing and ensuring compliance with clinic protocols, standard operating procedures, and infection control standards
• Partner with the Practice Administrator and HR on the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and retention of RDAs, RDH, and receptionist; serve as a collaborative backup supervisor to staff and volunteers
• Support, train, and coach dental staff and volunteers to ensure quality, consistency, and compassionate care of the ministry’s outreach efforts
• Collaborate with leadership and committees to plan and operationalize a newly renovated dental clinic
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and available resources
• Deliver care with sensitivity to trauma, poverty, and complex life circumstances, promoting dignity and respect
• Educate patients on oral health, hygiene, and preventative care
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records in accordance with HIPAA and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvements of clinical processes and patient experience
• Collaborate with staff, committees, and volunteers to support a team-based, patient-centered care model
• Contribute to the overall success of the dental ministry by performing additional duties as assigned

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
• Active State of Texas dental license in good standing
• Minimum five (5) years of general dentistry experience, including basic oral surgery and conventional analog dentistry, such as removable protheses (RPD and full dentures) or crown and bridge restorations
• CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications (or ability to obtain)
• Proven experience and licensing for oral and parenteral sedation is highly preferred
• Experience treating underserved populations and bilingual in Spanish are highly preferred
• DEA registration for prescription administration (as applicable)

• Strong clinical judgement and ability to work with…